An illustrated guide to the dodo: its history, natural history, and its cultural legacy. The extinction of the dodo from the shores of Mauritius came in the 16th century and using a number of sources, the author describes the behaviour and myths surrounding this iconic bird
Includes bibliographical references and index
A brief history of the dodo -- Dodo natural history -- The evidence part 2: Pictures & writings -- The evidence part 2: Physical remains -- After extinction: the dodo & man -- The Rodrigues solitary -- The white dod of Réunion
Notes
Images and text extend into binding. Images and text lost in binding.